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掛かり
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 掛かり.
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1
starting (e.g. of an engine); engaging (e.g. of a lock)
2
掛かり／掛り only
expenses; costs
3
Go (game); Esp. カカリ
attack (esp. a corner approach)
4
barb (of a fish hook)
5
掛かり／掛り only; Esp. for government offices, railways, etc.
charge; duty; person in charge; official; clerk
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